Re: Spring-over and big tires

[Curt Cleavinger <rcleavin@domain.elided>]

>Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 10:34:52 -0500
>From: "Tom Stannard" <stannard.3@domain.elided>
>Subject: Spring-over and big tires
>
>I have a 1979 Terra, 345, new Carter AFB 4bbl, Accell ignition, TF 727 w/
>mild shift kit, a 4" suspension lift, 31 x 10.50 tires, and 3.54 gears.
>It's primarily a look-good street vehicle and only gets off-roaded a few
>times a year in sand and is a daily driver in the summer. (Don't worry, my
>other Scout sees much more frequent off-road use!)  The ultimate goal (I
>think) is to do a spring-over and put 35 x 12.50's under it.  Here are my
>questions/concerns.  If anyone would like to address these, I would greatly
>appreciate it!

Are you considering a springover on top of your 4" lift springs? That's
going to be something like 10" of total lift. You certainly don't need
that much lift for 35's. Personally, I wouldn't consider that much lift, 
unless I was swapping in full-width axles.

Later,
 Curt
   rcleavin@domain.elided  San Diego, CA
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